Archives for December 2014

GRIP Graduates 72 Peacemakers

December 31, 2014 by Juan Haines

Dozens of incarcerated men showed that they could guide their rage into power and transform themselves into peacemakers before a Nov. 21 audience that … [Read more...]

Computer Coding Class Comes to San Quentin

December 31, 2014 by Juan Haines

The Last Mile’s program prepares inmates for good outside jobs Inmates enrolled in a computer coding class showcased their work at a press conference … [Read more...]

Centerforce Holds Graduation Ceremony

December 31, 2014 by Kevin Sawyer

Forty inmates received certificates of completion in October after graduating from a peer health program taught by Centerforce. The graduation … [Read more...]

‘Curly Joe’ Inspires Others to Change

December 31, 2014 by Michael Cooke

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation knows him as inmate James L. Burrell, #C34144. However, around San Quentin’s Vocational … [Read more...]

Nurse Raney Dixon’s Retirement

December 31, 2014 by San Quentin News Contributor

Nurse Raney Dixon retired at the end of December after more than 10 years at San Quentin. Members of the medical staff and co-workers of Dixon had … [Read more...]

Three-Strikers Learn What Leads to Release

December 31, 2014 by Emile Deweaver

There is a possibility that many of the nearly 9,000 Three-Strikers currently incarcerated in California will be eligible for parole in 2018. Many are … [Read more...]

‘Horrific’ Pepper Spray Use Prompts New Curb

December 31, 2014 by Thomas Gardner

A federal judge has sharply curbed the use of pepper spray on mentally ill California prisoners. U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton signed off Aug. … [Read more...]

Public Interest Attorney Wagner Cited for Advocacy

December 31, 2014 by Kevin Sawyer

The American Constitution Society (ACS) has recognized a public interest attorney for his “advocacy on behalf of marginalized people.” Peter J. … [Read more...]

Law Banning Forced Sterilization Signed

December 31, 2014 by Thomas Gardner

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation banning forced and coerced sterilizations of women in California jails and prisons. The bill bans tubal … [Read more...]

Native Hawaiian Spiritual Group Celebrates Makahiki

December 31, 2014 by Rahsaan Thomas

“ALOOOOOOHA!” Damon Cooke greeted the guests and set the tone at the second annual Makahiki ceremony, on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Spiritual Group … [Read more...]